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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1885

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Onions and Apples Triggered Wolseley’s Afghan Retreat

The remark likens Afghan eating habits to American apple consumption and connects it to Wolseley’s retreat, implying practical or symbolic reasons behind a military withdrawal in a historical context.

Wolseley

Bradbury Urged for Portland Collectorship Across Parties

Portland leaders and New England Democrats urge Hon. Bion Bradbury of Portland for the Portland collectorship. They praise his health and experience at Eastport, noting bipartisan business support and desire for a prompt appointment once available.

Bion Bradbury Portland Washington New England Maine Democrats Massachusetts New Hampshire Bradbury Eastport Custom House Hon Collector Dow

Perkins letter questions 1883 jail release in contempt case

A city resident, J M C Perkins, writes to the president asserting United States Marshal released Fitzpatrick from Charles Street Jail on June 26, 1883, under a void order. He argues the marshal is responsible for the escape and suggests impeachment as a remedy. the matter may go to the attorney general and bondsmen may be liable for wrongful acts.

J. McC. Perkins United States Charles Street Fitzpatrick Hendryx Nelson Perkins Pickering New Hampshire Senate Department of Justice Dexter DeLand Fla Umatilla Pacific Coast Washington Territory Dubuque Pierce County Reeder Comanche County I. C. Murray Wawawai Idaho Oregon Clifton Spartanberg S. C Gen. Sheridan Topeka Ft. Riley Raleigh N. C California Coos Bay Supreme Judicia Court Maine Elliott Texas New Orleans Exposition Atkins Kangas Battle Creek Moon Michigan Tennessee Roman Catholic University Washington Georgetown State of Texas Chicago State Capitol Sacramento Medical Society Sacramento

Victor Hugo Laid To Rest In A City Of Mourning

France mourns Victor Hugo as the world honors a poet and novelist who shaped modern literature. The 83 year old author of Les Miserables combined impractical dreams with vivid realities, enriching art and mankind through dramatic contrasts and tumultuous climaxes.

Victor Hugo France

Daily Miscellany Sparks And Snippets From 19th Century Life

A collage of sly jabs and light anecdotes spans humor about politicians, scientists, and common folk. Notes on a New York hotel swindle, Edison patents, a preacher’s banter, and a lampooned Civilizing mission mingle with sketches of everyday mishaps and observations on postage, religion, and wit across towns from Hartford to New Haven.

The Misguided Native and the Quest for Civilization

A dialogue pits a traveler against a native in a clash over clothing, taxes, and what civilization requires. The native resists heat and work, while the traveler pursues control and coercion, threatening jail over an occupation tax as cultural superiority looms. The scene ends with the native vanishing into the woods.

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